Respect, Love and Unity

I appreciate the comments that were made at the Congregational Meeting on Sunday. The unity and the love that the Central Church has for one another is a blessing. Even though we might disagree on issues from time to time we still respect, love and appreciate each other.

The more we reach out to our community the more teaching and instruction in God’s Word is of the utmost importance. I know Jesus wants to see a vibrant, caring and evangelizing congregation that meets at the corner of College and Huntoon. With that mission of reaching out, we have seen a change in the make-up of the Central Church. We have many members that come from other religious backgrounds, as well as no religious backgrounds. God’s Word is touching souls and hearts every week.

Thank you Jerry, for reminding all of us at the Congregational Meeting that we need to be sensitive to all groups of people and their likes and dislikes of worship and music in worship.

Several of us “old-timers” grew up enjoying the hymns of the 1800’s and sang them with all our hearts. But our “Baby Boomers” and “Generation X” members of today love the new praise songs.

I prefer scripture and silence from time to time in worship as I reflect but understand when a brother or sister of mine enjoys praise medleys and more exuberant worship.Acceptance and understanding differences will be a must as we grow and expand God’s Kingdom here in Topeka. It’s an exciting opportunity to reach out to a world that is seeking answers to life’s difficult questions.